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By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
When you think of a healthy and easy appetizer for a holiday party, do your thoughts go to a fresh vegetable platter, or some dry roasted mixed nuts? While these are reliable go-to items, I?m often asked about other choices. The major complaint? Boring!
I?d like to suggest one of my favorites ? a dish that?s not only healthy, but a very economical choice. It?s my variation on a deviled egg. Slice a peeled, hard boiled egg in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard the yolk. Add a spoonful of prepared hummus (any variety), and sprinkle with paprika. These delicious little gems weigh in at only around 25 calories each, and are a big hit everywhere!
Here?s a fool-proof method for cooking perfect hard boiled eggs, with a firm, creamy white perfect for stuffing! Cover the eggs with room temperature water in a pot, to cover, and bring to a boil. Simmer the eggs for 10 minutes, then dump the hot water, and rinse well in very cold water. Crack the cooked eggs, so the shells are broken all over. You?ll find the shells pull off very easy. Chill the whole hard boiled eggs for easier slicing (and discarding of the yolks).
Another tasty variation: Instead of hummus, try some prepared pesto. Skip the paprika, and add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese instead.
Other healthy appetizer recipes you?d like to share?
- Egg Salad Sandwich Minis And Mayo Info
The ingredients in Kraft mayo isn't exactly a health-food! The ingredients are hideous...soybean oil is a rancid oil already full of free radicals AND it is made from Mansanto's GMO "Round Up Ready" seeds. So unless you don't mind a little...
- Asparagus Risotto With A Poached Egg
1 pound asparagus (trimmed) 1 TBS butter 1/2 onion (diced) 1 clove garlic (chopped) 4 cups "cauliflower rice" 1/2 cup chicken broth (or veggie broth) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese(freshly grated) 1 TBS butter Celtic sea salt & pepper to taste 1 splash...
- Italian Broccoli Cheese Casserole
1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt 2 cups cottage cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 3/4 cup no sugar spaghetti sauce (Mario Batali) 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated...
- Scotch Eggs
These were really tasty. I've never had a real scotch egg, but we liked these! 8 eggs 1 lb ground lamb or pork sausage 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup coconut flour 1 tsp onion powder, OR other spice 1/4 cup coconut oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....
- Eggs Benedict
This one is for you April! 6 large egg yolks 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 TBS Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cups melted unsalted butter 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 large eggplant (cut into "English muffin" shapes) 3 cups Crab,...
Health News
An ?Eggs-tra? Special Holiday Appetizer
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
I?d like to suggest one of my favorites ? a dish that?s not only healthy, but a very economical choice. It?s my variation on a deviled egg. Slice a peeled, hard boiled egg in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard the yolk. Add a spoonful of prepared hummus (any variety), and sprinkle with paprika. These delicious little gems weigh in at only around 25 calories each, and are a big hit everywhere!
Here?s a fool-proof method for cooking perfect hard boiled eggs, with a firm, creamy white perfect for stuffing! Cover the eggs with room temperature water in a pot, to cover, and bring to a boil. Simmer the eggs for 10 minutes, then dump the hot water, and rinse well in very cold water. Crack the cooked eggs, so the shells are broken all over. You?ll find the shells pull off very easy. Chill the whole hard boiled eggs for easier slicing (and discarding of the yolks).
Another tasty variation: Instead of hummus, try some prepared pesto. Skip the paprika, and add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese instead.
Other healthy appetizer recipes you?d like to share?
- Egg Salad Sandwich Minis And Mayo Info
The ingredients in Kraft mayo isn't exactly a health-food! The ingredients are hideous...soybean oil is a rancid oil already full of free radicals AND it is made from Mansanto's GMO "Round Up Ready" seeds. So unless you don't mind a little...
- Asparagus Risotto With A Poached Egg
1 pound asparagus (trimmed) 1 TBS butter 1/2 onion (diced) 1 clove garlic (chopped) 4 cups "cauliflower rice" 1/2 cup chicken broth (or veggie broth) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese(freshly grated) 1 TBS butter Celtic sea salt & pepper to taste 1 splash...
- Italian Broccoli Cheese Casserole
1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt 2 cups cottage cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 3/4 cup no sugar spaghetti sauce (Mario Batali) 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated...
- Scotch Eggs
These were really tasty. I've never had a real scotch egg, but we liked these! 8 eggs 1 lb ground lamb or pork sausage 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup coconut flour 1 tsp onion powder, OR other spice 1/4 cup coconut oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....
- Eggs Benedict
This one is for you April! 6 large egg yolks 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 TBS Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cups melted unsalted butter 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 large eggplant (cut into "English muffin" shapes) 3 cups Crab,...